Public Health SME

Akicita is seeking a Public Health Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the immunization and clinical quality lead for a nationwide Indian Health Service (IHS) initiative to improve immunization coverage reporting and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) performance.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the project's authority on immunization program operations, coverage measurement, and public health reporting

• Analyze how immunization data systems — GPRA measures, Clinical Reporting System (CRS), iCARE, RPMS, and the National Immunization Reporting System (NIRS)/National Vaccine Coverage dashboard — are used across the IHS enterprise

• Lead the current state assessment: design interview and survey instruments, engage providers and program staff, and identify gaps, redundancies, and outdated reporting practices

• Facilitate structured interviews and validation workshops with IHS HQ Immunization Coordinators and program contacts to build consensus on best practices

• Shape standardized guidance and training content on interpreting coverage data, identifying missed opportunities, and driving outreach, recall, and quality improvement

• Co-author the final recommendations report and executive briefing

Why Join Us

Your expertise will translate directly into higher vaccination coverage for American Indian and Alaska Native communities — one of the most meaningful applications of public health practice in federal service.